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Dalton Rushing faces partial UCL tear, Dodgers fear season absence
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow, ESPN reports, after the injury was first described as a mild strain. Manager Dave Roberts…
The Story in Brief
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow, ESPN reports, after the injury was first described as a mild strain. Manager Dave Roberts said Rushing will not resume throwing for several weeks, while the club hopes to avoid surgery. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported that Roberts sees a very small chance of Rushing returning as a catcher this season.
Rushing, 25, was batting.253 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 74 games. The Dodgers acquired Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia before the trade deadline, with veteran catcher Will Smith also sidelined by an inflamed neck disc. Los Angeles leads the National League West 69-45, nine games ahead.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy reading is that one elbow injury has wrecked the Dodgers’ season, while the opposing exaggeration is that their depth makes it irrelevant. Neither fits the facts. Rushing’s catching availability is highly doubtful, Smith needs another three to four weeks of preparation, and the club has added replacements. The real test is whether the new catchers can cover the workload until Smith returns, and whether Rushing avoids surgery.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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